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Hula Hooping377 viewsOn Saturday, July 23, kids at the Plumb Library in Rochester tried a little hula hooping with Pinto Bella. The event is part of the library’s summer reading theme of health and wellness. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Rochester Country Fair 377 viewsThe Rochester Country Fair rolled into town on Thursday, August 18, filled the air with the sweet smells of Italian sausage and fried fair food, mixed with the smoke of diesel engines, and created that magical scent we all relish until the fair wrapped up on Sunday, August 21. Tractor pulls, animal shows, kids’ games, music, and wrestling (including the match between The Aardvark and Buck Chuck) delighted us while it lasted in the bucolic setting of Rochester, Massachusetts. Photos by Felix Perez and Jean P
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Plumb Memorial Library377 viewsAuthor Nancy Cote of Somerset visited the Plumb Memorial Library in Rochester on Saturday for a reading and signing of her two newest picture books. Photo by Felix Perez
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No-Shave November377 viewsCosmetology students at Old Colony gave five Rochester Police officers a shave and a haircut on November 30, marking the end of No-Shave November. The officers raised over $1,500 letting their facial hair grow out, a no-no for the rest of the year for the officers. The funds will benefit Home Base, a charity that serves soldiers returning from combat with PTSD. Photos by Jean Perry
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No-Shave November377 viewsCosmetology students at Old Colony gave five Rochester Police officers a shave and a haircut on November 30, marking the end of No-Shave November. The officers raised over $1,500 letting their facial hair grow out, a no-no for the rest of the year for the officers. The funds will benefit Home Base, a charity that serves soldiers returning from combat with PTSD. Photos by Jean Perry
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Public Purrs for Octopurr fest 377 views The 3rd annual Octopurr Fest fundraiser event for the Rochester cat shelter It’s All About the Animals was a success on Octopurr 15. The event featured auctions, a raffle, live entertainment, and of course, plenty of costumed guests. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Rochester Police Brotherhood377 viewsThe Rochester Police Brotherhood made a cash contribution to the upcoming Halloween party at Plumb Corner Mall. Photo courtesy Rachael Stanton
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Pinewood Derby377 viewsCub Scouts Pack 30 held its annual Pinewood Derby on Saturday, January 13 at Rochester Memorial School. The pinewood derby is a tradition that was started back in 1963 in Manhattan Beach, California and persists to this day. In addition to placing as the fastest cars, the scouts’ cars are also awarded for design and creativity. Photos by Jean Perry
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Hillbilly Hoedown376 viewsA Hillbilly Dinner Dance was held at Redman Hall in Wareham on Saturday, February 27, 2010 to benefit the 11th annual Rochester Country Fair. After dinner, Twinkies were provided for dessert and The Relics provided music. This year's Rochester Country Fair will be held on August 19, 20 and 21 at Plumb Corner and the theme will be “Hillbilly Days”. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Rochester Road Race376 viewsRunner Kurt Thompson recharges with a bottle of water at the August 14, 2010 Rochester Road Race. Photo courtesy of Chuck Kantner.
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Scarecrow Central376 viewsGeorge Smith of Rochester expressed his love of the autumn with an imaginative scarecrow display on his front lawn at his home on Neck Road. Photo by Laura Pedulli
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Innovator Award376 viewsCouncil on Aging Director Sharon Lally poses with representatives from the Lions Club, Friends of the Rochester Senior Center and Coastline. The group recently won the Massachusetts Councils on Aging and Senior Center Directors’ Innovator Award for its “Ye Olde Breakfast Shoppe” program. Photo by Laura Pedulli.
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